`Sustainable gardening' includes many eco-friendly practices

``Sustainable” is one of gardening’s trendiest buzzwords, yet it carries a range of definitions. Just what does it mean in practical terms, and how important is it to the average gardener?

US: Immigrants can seek coronavirus care without fear

PHOENIX (AP) — The U.S. government says a new rule disqualifying more people from green cards if they use government benefits will not apply to immigrants with coronavirus or virus symptoms if they seek care.

Leap day, sport bets help boost NJ gambling revenue in Feb

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — A fifth Saturday courtesy of Leap Day, and a wave of bets on the Super Bowl helped New Jersey's gambling industry to a revenue increase of more than 19% in February compared to a year ago.

GOP Rep. Hunter's son pens letter to keep dad out of jail

SAN DIEGO (AP) — The teenage son of convicted California Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter has penned a letter asking the court to not send his dad to jail for misspending his campaign funds.

Mexico holds big music festival despite coronavirus concerns

MEXICO CITY (AP) — While the coronavirus pandemic has led authorities around the globe to cancel concerts and sporting events, and even shut down daily activities in some places, Mexico City is going ahead with Vive Latino — one of the most important music festivals in the country.

It's cloudy with a chance of iron rain at hot, faraway world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — At one hot, faraway world, it's always cloudy with a chance of iron rain.

Turkey vows strong military action if Syria truce violated

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowed Wednesday that his military would launch its harshest retaliation yet if the Syrian government breaks a fragile truce in Idlib province brokered last week.

What's Happening: Beijing quarantine, Merkel issues warning

It's cloudy with a chance of iron rain at hot, faraway world

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — At one hot, faraway world, it's always cloudy with a chance of iron rain.

Espy wins Mississippi US Senate race; will face Hyde-Smith

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Former U.S. Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy won the Democratic nomination for a U.S. Senate seat in Mississippi on Tuesday, setting up a rematch with Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, an outspoken ally of President Donald Trump.

No. 2 Gonzaga wins 17th WCC title with 84-66 win over Gaels

Drew Timme scored 17 points, Filip Petrusev had a double-double and No. 2 Gonzaga beat rival Saint Mary's 84-66 to reclaim the West Coast Conference tournament title Tuesday night

US finds failures in USC's treatment of gynecologist claims

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. Department of Education said Thursday it found systemic failures in the University of Southern California’s treatment of allegations of sexual abuse by a longtime campus gynecologist and ordered the school to overhaul its procedures for preventing sex discrimination and to conduct a formal review of how employees responded.

One Good Thing: Inspirational messages bloom amid outbreak

CINCINNATI (AP) — Inspiration is contagious, too.

Turkey vows solidarity with US in fighting virus outbreak

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has promised to stand in solidarity with the United States in its struggle against the coronavirus pandemic and as it recovers from the outbreak.

Stocks slam on brakes as dismal economic data piles higher

Stocks are falling in early trading on Wall Street Thursday after more reports made clear the worldwide devastation the coronavirus outbreak is causing for the economy.

Atlantic City voters appear to reject a change of government

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — The “Boardwalk Empire” may have struck back.

7 Midwest states to partner on reopening the economy

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Seven Midwestern governors announced Thursday that they will coordinate on reopening their state economies amid the coronavirus pandemic, after similar pacts were made in the Northeast and on the West Coast.

Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals

Most of the NFL world was stunned when the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a trade last month to land elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans for running back David Johnson.

Russia tries again to win UN approval for virus resolution

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russia is trying again to win U.N. General Assembly approval for a resolution on the coronavirus pandemic, dropping a call to end unilateral sanctions without U.N. Security Council approval but still calling for an end to protectionist practices.

Hopkins not surprised by trade, ready to help Cardinals

Most of the NFL world was stunned when the Arizona Cardinals pulled off a trade last month to land elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins from the Houston Texans for running back David Johnson.